var map


function initialize() {
   var latlng = new google.maps.LatLng(-34.397, 150.644);
   var myOptions = {
     zoom: 8,
     center: latlng,
     mapTypeId: google.maps.MapTypeId.ROADMAP
   };
   
   map = new google.maps.Map(document.getElementById("map_canvas"), myOptions);
}

$(document).ready(function () {
	initialize();
});

